The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-27
THE FASHIONS.

tweed for tailor costumes.
The new long Russian polonaises are cut
with japanese sleeves.
gold thimble with the owners mono
gram in diamonds is fashionable birthday
or wedding gift.
great amount OF fancy iewclry is worn
just now, and lavOrite earring is the
gypsy hoop, set with three cmeralds or tur-
qlloises OF extra large size, these surround
ed with tiny diamonds OF the first water
Black iaillc franchise is very fashiona-
bic silk. Many OF the newly imported
costumes are made wholly OF il in the Sc
we're, elegant style now popular abroad.
Others are garnitured with jet appliques
band and ornaments OF the most sumptu-
GUS description.
The Victoria brand OF iaille is as soft and
pliable us meryeilleux, but nearly as thick
as Irish poplin. This silk, decorated with
MORE antique and jet, makes an ideal cos
tune for middle aged ladies, and looks
well on all. This silk comes in dead finish
and satin finish weavcs.
Brctellcs formed OF rich Lyons velvet are
popular on opera and reception gowns.
Straps of the same material are carried
across the front OF the bodice, these held
by jewcled clasps or buckles. They are
worn alike with bodicos cut low or high,
and are broad on the shoulders, narrowing
10 point below the waist line. Some are
decorated with pearl passcmcnteric.
Dog collar clasps, bangles, and lace pins
are shown. with garncts and opals sur
rounded by fine network in gold or silver
iiligrcc. There are also medallion heads
eNquisitcly painted and mounted in bronze
or antique silver setting also, those Of
Limoges enamel surrounded 10y a crescent
OF French brilliants.
4 lovely matinee, worn At n progressive
breakfast recently, consisted OF q prin-
ccssc-cut tailormadc gown OF cream-whitc
French camcls hair, with vest, antique
sleeves, and pciticogt Of cream-white
MORE, over which the robe opened. Else
whore on the dress were loops and ends Of
MORE ribbon. \ second dress worn that
morning was Of terra Gotta China silk, trim
med with terra Gotta plush; and third
toilette was made Of doyc-gray cashmere
Nenctcnne, brocadcd with pink roses and
mignonctic blossoms. The gown opened
over skirt OF pink laille simply hemmed
nj the foot.
The Gladstone" Is an English long coat
which, this season, takes the place OF the
ulster. II is made OF dark blue or wine
colorcd broldcloih, and is trm-ftting
wrap, simple in shape. without the usual
boX-plcatings in the back, and is double
breasted and fastened 10y row Of good
sized gold or bronze buttons. which reach
hall the length Of the garment. The wrap
has q narrow band ol blue fox fur outlining
the elg,s, aud is finished nj the back by q
graceful pointed hood, which j. lined with
q silk matching, not contrasting with the
color Of thc coat itself.
Beaded trimmings. magnificent IN effect
and elaborate IN many instances to excess,
are still Ia the highes. favor, and the new.
est Partisan pas,amcntrrics and applique
ornaments show nm artistic and wonderful
inicrmingling ui garnet. pearl. amber,
opal, jet, gold and bronze beads, these
very high priC'd udoning, being equally
appropriate for dress and millinery puf-
poses. In less expensive trimmings arr
open work gllloons wrought with shot aud
cashmere beads, which arr used M fancy
insertions. Silver and eat steel pas-cmcn-
tcric adorned wedding gown Of dove
colnUd iaillr franchise recently. and the
narrow baud io match that decorated the
brim Of the tiny gray felt princess bonnet
cost SO.
Although not admired los an, terra Gotta
suits many women better than any OF tho
quIetCr standard color- 4 stylish costume
made IN Venetian cloth OF this dive now
dccnrtcs the window IT q New York inn
porter Il is braided In dark terra Gotta
/ and gold intcmiXcd. and the braidinr Is
carried diagnnally across the bodice. which
lastons saniwisc down the side oi the
/ skirt and runs around the front drapcry.
4 narrow edge Of iur follows the samc
course. The bIaiding ON thc sleeve takes
the form Of q long pointed Cpaulct. 4 coat
On suite, with bonnet Ia match, i COW
cred with q delicate anbcsquo pattern in
hrgidwofk.
A bonnet ~ changclblc velvet IN green
ahj rrl In glsy shape the hrim slightly
pr0irnding over the waves oi hair has
thrc bands oi rnncis In oval medallion
| du1icCs placed along the cdrp 81 the brim.
Black velvet honncis arc similarly adorned
with jet bands. The trimmings on the
top consist Of Wide black moirc ribbon
loops with satin cdgr aud orange velvet
iluWCr. Cactus rrd bonncis have let cal
looms 10 the edge, curved cocks plnmcs
and jet uigruttcs ut thc front Of the bonnet,
and icitcd net strings. Cream white vel.
Vet honnrs arc mingled with golden
brown velvet aud cream white mnirc rib
bon, and silver cloth honncts have brims
Of white velvet oycrllid with silver gimp.